Chapter 15: Gene Mutation, DNA Repair, and Transposition

  1. DNA mutagens matching exercise

  2. Insertions or deletions usually lead to ________ mutations.
    1. frameshift
    2. point
    3. silent
    4. missense
    5. reverse
  3. The mis-pairing at right is caused by
    1. deamination.
    2. alkylating agents.
    3. base analogs.
    4. X rays.
    5. acridine dyes.
  4. The ________ test uses bacteria to screen compounds for potential mutagenicity.
    1. Illinois
    2. Ames
    3. Iowa
    4. Okazaki
    5. Chen